Specifications

Qualification title: LEVEL 4 HIGHER INTERNATIONAL DIPLOMA IN MECHANICAL ENGINEERING
Qualification type: MECHANICAL ENGINEERING BASED ON CREDIT SYSTEM
Level: 4
Accreditation status: Accredited
Credit Equivalency: 240 Credits
Qualification number: 701/6023/1
TOTAL LEARNING HOURS: 2400 Hours
GUIDED LEARNING HOURS : 960 Hours
Availability: UK and international
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Qualification Overview

This unit focuses on technical drawing's importance in engineering, covering projection angles, multi-view techniques, and various drawing elements. It introduces engineering workshop tools, emphasizes safety protocols, and teaches foundational information technology concepts. Additionally, it explores mechanical principles like stress, strain, and real-world applications, enhancing problem-solving skills in mechanical and industrial contexts.


Units

S.No. Subject Code Unit Unit Specification Credit
1 CUP001 Technical Drawings with Engineering Graphics Common unit 12
2 CUP002 Workshop and General Safety Common unit 12
3 CUP003 IT Application for Engineers Common unit 12
4 MEP001 Strength of Materials Essential unit 12
5 MEP002 Computer Aided Design and Drafting Essential unit 12
6 MEP003 Principle and Operation of Fluid Machinery Essential unit 12
7 MEP004 Mechanical Workshop Practice Essential unit 12
8 MEP005 Applied Mathematics Essential unit 12
9 MEP006 Modeling and Simulation of Mechanical Systems Essential unit 15
10 MEP007 Basic Electrical and Electronics Engineering Essential unit 15
11 MEP008 Welding Principles and Application Essential unit 15
12 SU001 Project Special unit (Essential)* 30
I YEAR ELECTIVE UNITS
13 MEP009 Manufacturing and Processing of Engineering Materials. Elective (or) Open unit 12
14 MEP010 Thermal Science for Mechanical Application Elective (or) Open unit 12
15 MEP011 Fundamentals of Mechatronics Systems Elective (or) Open unit 12
16 MEP012 Engineering Economics Elective (or) Open unit 12
17 MEP013 Materials and Industrial Engineering Elective (or) Open unit 12
18 GU001 Professional Ethics and Human Values Elective (or) Open unit 12
II YEAR ELECTIVE UNITS
19 MEP014 Production Design and Development Elective (or) Open unit 15
20 MEP015 Design and Applied Mechanics Elective (or) Open unit 15
21 MEP016 Quality Management Techniques Elective (or) Open unit 15
22 MEP017 Power Plant Engineering Elective (or) Open unit 15
23 MEP018 Advanced mechanical engineering systems Elective (or) Open unit 15
24 AEP010 Control Systems and Industrial Automation Elective (or) Open unit 15
25 MEP019 Process Planning and Cost Estimation Elective (or) Open unit 15
26 GU002 Environmental Engineering Elective (or) Open unit 15
27 GU003 Numerical Methods Elective (or) Open unit 15

Learning Outcomes

  • I. Apply the Knowledge of Technical Science, Applied Mathematics, Mechanical Fundamental and Principle to solve Engineering problems.
  • II. Possess applied Knowledge of Design, Manufacture, Safety and Maintenance of Mechanical Systems, Subsystem and Components.
  • III. Identify, Formulate, Analyze and solve Engineering and Industrial complex problems using applied Engineering Mathematics, Science and Engineering Principles.
  • IV. An ability to develop a component, Product and Process to encounter desired needs by considering various factor such as Health and Safety, Economic, Ethical, Manufacturability and Sustainability.
  • V. Understand the Impact and Safety Practices of Engineering Solutions in Societal, Environmental, Global and Economic contexts.
  • VI. Apply the knowledge of Basic Principles, Tools and Techniques to Perform Repair, Maintenance and Service Operation in Mechanical System.
  • VII. Apply the appropriate IT skills, modern Engineering tools and Techniques for engineering practice.
  • VIII. Effective communication by reading blueprint designs and drawing, resource and material requirement according to Mechanical components manufacturing needs.
  • IX. Engage themselves in life-long learning by recognizing the need and technological changes.
  • X. Apply engineering and management principles to manage projects in multidisciplinary environments.

Entry Requirements

  • Learners who possess Qualifications at Level 2 and/or;
  • Learners who have work experience in a business environment and demonstrate ambition with clear career goals;
  • Learners who possess a level 3 qualification in another discipline and want to develop their careers in business management.